DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault on a man in Leeds are appealing to trace two suspects who are believed to be from the Bradford area.

The victim, a 21-year-old man from Leeds, received severe lacerations to his head in the incident that occurred in Albion Street, Leeds, in the early hours of Sunday, November 17, last year.

He had been with two friends outside McDonald’s when they became involved in a fight.

The victim was kicked and hit on the ground. He required hospital treatment including having stitches to his injuries.

Anyone who recognises either of the men or who has any information that could assist in tracing them is asked to contact Detective Constable 855 Dent of Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13190590219 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.